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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 1,012.52 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 1,012.52 and 328.46 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 1,012.52 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/1,012.52 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 1,012.52 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 332,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,568.08/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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